Food Services

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

• MAIL: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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• Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
• 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
• Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
• FAX: (202) 690-7442
• EMAIL

We encourage you to review the free and reduced meal application to see if you qualify. It is strictly confidential and the children's accounts are handled the same whether you pay or are on the program. Staff, teachers and children are unaware of who is on the program. We offer a full breakfast and lunch every day. You are to prepay for student meals. THE PROGRAM IS NOT ON A CHARGE SYSTEM, PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED.

Switch/Envy Fruit drink $1.00

The Lone Pine Unified School District takes part in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Meals are served every school day.  Our goal is to provide good tasting nutritious meals to our students in a safe and caring environment.

Child Nutrition Services follows the nutritional guidelines provided by the National School Lunch Program.  School lunches are required to meet one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) of protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and specific caloric levels.  Breakfasts must meet one-fourth of the RDA.  We also follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans by offering a variety of foods, which are low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.  Students are provided plenty of choices, including fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grain products.